Our family’s involvement with Olive Farm Wines dates back to 1933. Back in the early days, only fortified wines were made, as adding alcohol (fortifying) to the wine was the only known way to preserve the wine. Over the years, my family has built up a large stock of quality fortified wines that we use to blend in to our fortified range. Old fortified wines of such quality are very hard to find, and we are very proud of them. The Swan Valley has the perfect climate to produce fortified wines, so a taste of these is a must!!

The 2016 Late Bottled Vintage has been made using different grape varieties to the normal (Shiraz base) fortified variety. These are equal amounts of Tempranillo, Mataro, Bastardo and Tannat. The tannins in this wine are prominent at the moment however as this wine is designed to evolve in the bottle and develop many more complex characters. If unopened and cellared correctly this wine will last as long as you allow it to, easily 20 years plus.

Our Tawny has been blended from wines made from Grenache, Shiraz and Tokay grapes. These wines spend their entire lifetime in old oak barrels, where they develop their characters. Our Tawny has an approximate average age of 15 years plus on oak.

Palate: The wine is extremely sweet and thick, with an abundance of sweet red fruit

Drink: Room temperature 15-18°C

This Liqueur Shiraz is a very unique wine. It has been made from some extremely ripe Shiraz grapes grown in the Swan Valley. The wine speaks for itself. This Liqueur Shiraz is an amazing wine that tastes great as a younger fortified. Look forward to trying a bottle in about 25 years time because this wine is going to get better and better every year of its life.

Palate: Loads of grapefruit, honey and apricot on the front palate accompanied by a luscious sweetness. Crisp acidity brings freshness and focus to the finish.

Drink: Now - 2020

The 2010 Dessert style is a luscious sweet style made from ripe Swan Valley Chardonnay grapes. Concentrated sugars combined with refreshing acidity create an elegant and bright style which can be consummed with dessert or just as comfortably as an aperitif style. This wine also serves as anexcellent accompaniment to a wide range of cheeses.

Palate: Strong honey and soft stone-fruit flavours lead into a smooth and warm lingering finish. Irresistible!

Drink: Chilled

Released for the first time at the end of 2008, this sweet and luscious Muscadelle wine sits comfortably in the range between our dessert and fortified styles. Deliciously at its best as an aperitif over crushed ice, this wine will also complement many of your favourite desserts.

Our Liqueur Muscat has been made from fully ripened Swan Valley Muscat grapes and aged for many years at our cellars in South Guildford. This wine is like liquid gold. The flavour keeps building as the wine moves through your mouth and leaves you with a lingering flavour you won’t forget. This is another one of those wines to enjoy with your favourite piece of cheese, this year, next year, the year after that.....

Palate: Thick and rich with an abundance of flavours; honey, chocolate, toffee, caramel. the list goes on and on. The flavours build in the mouth and finish with a great lingering sensation

Drink: Room temperature 15-18°C

Stari is our latest release in our ever growing fortified range. My family’s (Yurisich) ownership of Olive Farm dates back to 1933 when Ivan Yurisich - my Stari Dide` (old grandfather in ‘Slav, pronounced dida), purchased the property after emigrating from Korcula, Yugoslavia. Stari Dide’s humble beginning started by making fortifieds, which has grown and developed over 4 generations of Yurisich winemakers.

The fortified wines made by my father, dide` and stari dide` have been blended with my own to create this unique and rare wine. Over the years, our fortifieds have been made from Muscat, Verdelho, Tokay and Pedro, all of which have been used in this blend.

There aren’t too many 4 generation wines available, so this one is definitely worth a taste!!